Running Clinic

Programs

Peak Performance has developed several comprehensive programs that deliver results and help put your life back on track. Our years of experience, evaluation and refinement, offer you some of the most robust and effective therapies available.

Running Clinic. Kari Sturtevant developed this unique program and oversees its implementation. Kari has participated in 13 continuing educational conferences pertaining to lower extremity biomechanics and injuries with courses taught by internationally respected researchers and practitioners. She has also worked as an educational assistant for a national lower extremity biomechanics course and is curent with scientifically valid research studies pertaining to running injuries and mechanics.

Additionally, Kari has presented at the Pace Setters and numerous Fox Cities Triathlon Club monthly meetings. She recently presented at Tri 101, a 3 hour informational session for those interested in triathlons, covering the topic of injury prevention in the endurance athlete.

Kari’s assistant, Molly Bayer, runs the Running Clinic twice a week on Modays and Wednesdays. Molly has her BS from UW Milwaukee in Kineseology.

Program Goals
    • Prepare for upcoming running season
    • Supplement in season training
    • Injury prevention
    • Reduce incidence of running injuries

Facts:
    • The lower extremity absorbs 2-5x
       body weight with every running step
    • The repetitive nature of the sport
       contributes to a greater number of
       injuries
    • There is an approximate 50% annual
       incidence rate of injury for runners

Components of Program:
    • Physical Therapist Screen
        • Assess flexibility, strength, stability
           and coordination
        • Video gait analysis
    • Program is tailored to athlete according
       to screen
    • Exercises are performed in a small group
       setting (fun and motivational) 2x/week
       Each session includes:
        • Flexibility
        • Running specific strength training
        • Plyometrics
        • Trunk Stability

Programs last 10 weeks and are offered throughout the year.